Bulls vs Pacers Prediction 4/1/26 NBA Picks Today

The Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls meet Wednesday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs. Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs. Pacers Pick.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers lost to the Clippers and beat the Heat, and they play the Hornets next. The Pacers have lost 22 of their last 26 games.

The Indiana Pacers are averaging 111.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 120.7 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.7 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17 points and 2.8 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Grizzlies and Spurs and play the Knicks next. The Bulls have lost 14 of their last 19 games.

The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 121 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 17.6 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 16.1 points and 2.4 assists. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer, and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Pacers have lost each of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
• The home team has won each of the Bulls’ last five games.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Bulls have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games following a loss.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Bulls have lost each of their last 12 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Pacers have won each of their last six games as underdogs against the Bulls.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Pacers teams that held a losing record.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Pacers’ last seven road games following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the last six games between the Pacers and Bulls has gone UNDER the total points line.

Bulls vs Pacers Injury Report

The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, Jalen Smith, and Anfernee Simons. Nick Richards is questionable.

The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, Jarace Walker, Aaron Nesmith, TJ McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, and Ivica Zubac.

Bulls vs Pacers Prediction

The Bulls should be favored at home with the healthier team, but that hasn’t stopped them from losing games and coming up small ATS this season. The Pacers have endless injuries, but they continue to play hard and it’s led to six straight covers. The Pacers are 3-0 SU and ATS against the Bulls this season and have won 7 of the last 10 games against them overall. Since January 28, the Bulls are 1-5 ATS and SU as a favorite. The Bulls are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games when favorites of 4 or more points. I have to side with the Pacers and the points.